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Ingredients (Serves 8) 65 g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped 65 g ready-to-eat dried figs, chopped 75 g ready-to-eat dried prunes, chopped 65 g Maraschino or glacé cherries, halved Half an orange,

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SERVES 6 Berries are high in antioxidants that are excellent for a youthful glow. YOU WILL NEED 600g mixed berries, defrosted if frozen 1tsp vanilla extract FOR THE TOPPING 60g muscovado sugar 45g bla